Business Development Executive

Clarify Consultancy Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus and commission

Job summary

Clarify Consultancy Ltd is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive for a client in the manufacturing sector, to expand market presence and strengthen commercial partnerships. The role involves autonomy, influence, and collaboration with a skilled production and design team.

The position offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonus and commission, with salary itself in the £28,000 - £35,000 Basic range and OTE £40,000 - £50,000, reflecting UK market norms for this role in

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management or customer service.
• Confident communicator with commercial instinct and resilience.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Background in printing or graphic design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and expand long-term client relationships.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation.
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain pipeline reporting, revenue forecasting and CRM updates.
• Represent the brand at industry events, meetings and networking forums.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Customer service

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client, a respected and innovation‑driven manufacturing company, is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to expand market presence, strengthen commercial partnerships, and drive strategic revenue growth. This is a standout opportunity to join a business with strong manufacturing capability, cutting edge equipment, and an excellent reputation across retail, packaging, commercial print, and bespoke projects.

You’ll be joining a company that values creativity, precision, and long‑term partnerships. Expect autonomy, influence, and the support of a highly skilled production and design team.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, duties to include:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across target markets
• Build, nurture, and expand long‑term client relationships
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to inform strategy
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, samples, and print solutions to clients
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with recruitment teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, revenue forecasting and CRM updates
• Re‑engage dormant accounts to maximise commercial potential
• Represent the brand at industry events, meetings, and networking forums

As a successful candidate you will have previous sales, account management or customer service experience, be a confident communicator with commercial instinct, resilience, and a consultative approach. Someone who understands the value of relationship‑building, can spot opportunities quickly, and is motivated by achieving results that genuinely impact business growth. A background within the printing or graphic design industry could be beneficial but not essential.

In return the company offers a competitive salary with performance‑based bonus and commission, a creative, collaborative, and supportive work environment with modern production facilities, cutting‑edge technology and clear opportunities for progression and professional development.

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Basic, OTE: £40,000 - £50,000